2026 Hurricane Forecast: Below-Average Activity Expected in Atlantic
Colorado State University predicts a below-average 2026 hurricane season, but risks remain for North Carolina.
April 14, 2026
Colorado State University predicts a below-average 2026 hurricane season, but risks remain for North Carolina.
Asheville’s $3M hurricane recovery fund may leave 100+ homeowners without aid as city leaders reconsider allocations.
The RiverRun International Film Festival begins its 28th season, featuring 178 films and a new “LIMITLESS” program.
Republican Anna Ferguson will serve as District 119 representative following Rep. Mike Clampitt’s passing in March.
Several ramps on I-26 in Asheville will close this week for the I-26 Connector project, reshaping local highways.
Guilford County and Winston-Salem/Forsyth schools discuss budgets, focusing on pay raises, tech upgrades, and staffing.
The Utilities Commission will decide on Duke Energy’s proposed 18% rate hike. Public hearings are ongoing.
David Batts, opposing data centers, triumphed in Edgecombe’s primary, symbolizing growing anti-tech sentiment.
T-Bone, a vocal pig, found corn more enticing than being lured back into her pen. Sherrick is wary of fracking.
In Murphy, NC, a crypto mine’s hum disrupts peace, sparking local concerns over AI data centers and their impact.
Katey Zimmerman, the Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper, highlights concerns about water usage from a proposed data center.
June marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 named storms and 2 major hurricanes forecasted.
